As I was cleaning a new rifle I just bought I shined a strong light, Streamlight flashlight, into the muzzle and noticed red (rust?) streaks next to the grooves in the barrel. Shining a light from the breech end doesn't show it. This stuff won't clean out with normal cleaning and patches come out clean but I think it's rust. I've noticed this same thing on other barrels, pistols etc. and even on new guns on the shelf in stores.
Is this rusting normal and what, if anything, can be done about it now that it's there? Anyone else notice this?
Is this going to really mess up accuracy? Seems unfair since this is on brand new guns.
Is this rusting normal and what, if anything, can be done about it now that it's there? Anyone else notice this?
Is this going to really mess up accuracy? Seems unfair since this is on brand new guns.